I'll be opening queries each Friday in June for pride month with a unique theme for each week. Make sure to get your query in on Friday's if you have a story that aligns with the weekly theme and my wishlist.

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"I want literary and upmarket fiction about contemporary life, queer characters, mental health, friendship, nostalgia, existential dread—anything with 'cool girl' or 'sad girl' vibes."
mariavicente.com #MSWL

I'm still closed to queries, but I hope to reopen in a few months. When I do, I'll be especially interested in seeing sff novels about transformative friendships. (Romantic elements okay but non-critical here.) Fire up "For Good," write me something! #mswl

"I want unlikely friendship novels with heavy plot and a feel-good ending."
Carly Watters #MSWL

In the spirit of #MSWL day, here's what I'm craving in children's comics and MG/YA fantasy: any trope in Kingdom Hearts but especially amnesia plots, complex betrayals, friends separated for magical reasons and trying desperately to reach each other, and mysterious lore that's somehow consistent.

"I want literary and upmarket fiction about contemporary life, queer characters, mental health, friendship, nostalgia, existential dread—anything with 'cool girl' or 'sad girl' vibes."
mariavicente.com #MSWL

"I want unlikely friendship novels with heavy plot and a feel-good ending."
Carly Watters #MSWL

I open to queries on the 1st of every month and I close when I get to 100 unread queries in my inbox (or on the 7th of the month, whichever comes first)

You can see my full MSWL on my or the Azantian website but right now?

I desperately need a friendship or sibling story that makes me cry.
#MSWL

one more bc this one always kills me:

rouge and sonic friendship dynamics: why are they always so unserious and flirty. have u SEEN their rival dialogue in crossworlds?? HAVE U SEEN THE COMICS
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I’m drawn to campy, voice-driven stories across genres that mix romance and friendship with a streak of morbid humor. Books that are wickedly fun to read and altogether a good time, with a touch of the macabre wrapped in charm. #MSWL

I reopen to queries in just 9 days and am so excited! I will be open the first week of each month through the spring of 2026. What am I looking for? Here’s my full #MSWL :
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to lovers -- somebody making it out of the friendzone.

Thriller: I would love a psychological thriller! Something that really makes me think and has me on the edge of my seat!

In MG: I would love a funny contemporary story that is relatable to all -- friendship breakups,

Romance: I'm looking for a modern love story -- modern meaning within the year we are currently in. I would love anything that is funny, witty, and feels like I’m in a modern Kate Hudson movie. This is more for NA/Adult and in YA I would love a good rivals to lovers or friends

"I want unlikely friendship novels with heavy plot and a feel-good ending."
Carly Watters #MSWL

3. Middle grade, whether prose, verse, or graphic novels. Must have heart, lovable MC's who face challenges, friendship or sibling stories (would love to see more of these), open to magical or speculative elements and would like a touch of genre w/o too many tonal changes. #MSWL

"I want literary and upmarket fiction about contemporary life, queer characters, mental health, friendship, nostalgia, existential dread—anything with 'cool girl' or 'sad girl' vibes."
mariavicente.com
#MSWL

Toxic, codependent friends (like Jennifer's Body) or sisters (like Ginger Snaps). I need something that makes me bend the screen of my laptop and turns my knuckles white from how good it is.

If you know the vibe I'm talking about, don't be shy.
#MSWL #opentoqueries #amquerying

"I want unlikely friendship novels with heavy plot and a feel-good ending."
Carly Watters #MSWL

Speaking of tropes, here are some of other favorites (in no particular order...):

- second chance romance
- only one bed :')
- friends to lovers (this is so underrated)
- office romance (I LOVE corporate settings...I'll blame my day job)
- childhood besties to lovers

"Book club fiction focused on family dynamics, friendship, and other communities."
CeCe Lyra #MSWL